Indian captain Rohit Sharma may reportedly miss the first Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, which begins on November 22 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. There is speculation that he and his wife Ritika Sajdeh are expecting their second child. Because of this he may be out of the first test.
According to media reports, Rohit has applied for paternity leave. However, he is in the list of players who will fly to Australia on Sunday, November 10, while another group is scheduled to leave for Australia on Monday. Ever since there was talk of Rohit Sharma leaving the test matches, cricket experts have been giving some statements regarding him.
Aaron Finch gave his reaction to Sunil Gavaskar’s statement
Team India’s former veteran batsman Sunil Gavaskar has now given a sharp reaction on Rohit Sharma. Sunil Gavaskar clearly said that if Rohit Sharma is not available for the first and second test matches, then in such a situation he should not be the captain. The vice captain should get command of the team in the series. It is important for any captain to play the first match of the series.
Former Australia captain Aaron Finch expressed his disagreement with this statement of Sunil Gavaskar and supported Rohit Sharma. Finch believes that if Rohit Sharma is not available for the birth of his child, then it is his personal decision. Ritika Sajdeh’s reaction to this statement of Aaron Finch was amazing which is now going viral on social media.
Ritika Sajdeh’s reaction on Aaron Finch’s statement went viral
Aaron Finch expressed his disagreement with Sunil Gavaskar and said, ‘I disagree with Sunny. Rohit Sharma is the captain of the Indian team. If you have to stay home because your wife is going to have a baby, then this is a very beautiful moment. In this matter you can take as much time as you want. Ritika reacted to this statement of Aaron Finch with a salute emoji.